SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 24 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) –

Government Approves Construction Plans

The Directorate General for Public Works of the Canary Islands Government has issued a favourable report regarding the construction of a third lane on the TF-5 motorway. This lane will specifically connect Guamasa with Tenerife North Airport, with plans to tender the works in the coming months.

Project Details

This announcement was made on Wednesday by Rosa Dávila, the president of the Cabildo, during a press conference outlining the agreements from the Government Council. She detailed that the construction will last approximately 35 months and is expected to improve traffic flow for around 116,000 vehicles daily.

“This is a crucial project to address traffic issues on the island of Tenerife, particularly in the northern region,” she stated, emphasising that the processing time has been achieved in a “record” duration of less than a year.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

The project complies with the Environmental Impact Declaration and possesses positive reports related to safety and health.

It includes enhancements to the road surface, drainage, and junctions, the construction of five structures, the reinstatement of affected services, as well as the implementation of environmental and road safety measures.

Traffic Management During Construction

During the construction period, traffic continuity will be ensured, thereby enhancing the functionality and efficiency of the northern metropolitan corridor.

Lane Details

The works will involve the adjustment of the TF-5 roadway to facilitate the construction of a third lane from the current intersection at Guamasa (P.K. 15+000) to the existing San Lázaro interchange (P.K. 11+400), where the section already comprises three lanes heading towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This will cover a total length of 3.6 kilometres.

The objective, as highlighted by the president, is to enhance traffic flow in a section with a high concentration of vehicles and to improve safety conditions on this regionally significant road, which has seen a notable frequency of accidents.